Adult Highschool

[mizzkittenzz]

Yay or nay? Would you do it?

I dropped out at 16, and I'm honestly considering going back. A part of me wants that experience, but a part of me is anxious.

I want to eventually attend college...

 

[Tess]

It might be hard... but it would be very brave!

And if you want to go to college you'll have to do it.

 

[blackribbon]

Actually, check at your community college. Ours does not require a high school diploma or a GED...you just have to be over 18 and take placement tests. I might pursue that by taking one class that I was very interested in (you will do better if you actually like the subject) and see how you do. Honestly, what do you have to lose? Go for it.

Otherwise, do it. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain and it will never be a better time than right now. The older you get, the harder it will be to swallow your pride and do what you need to do. Good for you and I wish you luck.

 

[Cactus Jack]

The school district is a good place to start. Ask them about an adult high school. They'll tell you about the GED, but the GED is not worth much. BTDT.

 

[AboveTheWaves]

I believe you can finish high school courses at some colleges so that you don't have to worry about that big of an age gap! From there you can enter into a program at that college! I would see if you could get an advising appointment within the recruitment office of a college you are interested in! Good luck! God Bless~

 

[Ada Lovelace]

My post echos BlackRibbon's. Check with community colleges to see what their requirements are and whether it's possible to simply take the GED or placement exams rather than receiving a high school diploma. Some four-year universities are also willing to take students who haven't graduated from high school but have work and personal experiences they feel helped to prepare them for college study.

Some programs are online, which could be helpful if you're self-conscious about being older. My nana is now teaching a few classes online through a state university, and she has students of all ages and from across the country.

You'll never again be as young as you are today, so if you feel too old now think of how you'll feel in a decade's time. Take advantage of the present. If you get a degree now by then you could be putting it to valuable use.